Health

In the middle of the Indonesian island of Sulawezi, lost in the green mountains, live a people with very particular funeral customs. The beliefs surrounding the vision of life and death of this ethnic group differ in many ways from our Western traditions. For the Toraja, death is not the …

Are your eyelids sagging as the afternoon wears on? When low energy drags you down, don’t look to a candy bar, cup of coffee, or energy drink for a lift. The sugar and caffeine might give you an immediate pick-me-up, but after that quick high wears off, you’ll crash and …

Calcium Deficiency Treatment….You probably already know that you need calcium for strong, healthy bones. Phosphorus is another mineral that helps build and repair bones. But did you know that your body needs vitamin D to help enhance calcium and phosphorus absorption? Vitamin D plays a key role in enhancing phosphorus …

The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that wraps around the urethra, the tube that urine flows out of. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. One of its main jobs, along with other organs, is to add fluid to semen. This is the fluid that carries sperm. The …

London: Taking magnesium helped four out of five people suffering leg cramps at night, say, researchers. Lack of the mineral found in broccoli and green leafy vegetables is one of the most common causes of leg cramps, but only one in six people surveyed is aware of the connection. Two …

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. How to use clobetasol topical Use this medication on …

Don’t have time for intensive skin care? You can still pamper yourself by acing the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay natural aging and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips. 1. Protect yourself from the sun One of the most …

The knee joint is complex, and a range of factors can lead to damage and pain. When the components of the knee are not working properly, pain, inflammation, and other symptoms can occur. Problems can result from trauma or a medical condition. Read on to find out more about the …

London: Spring is the perfect season for getting active, but whether you prefer yoga, a round of golf, a stroll in the fresh air with your dog, or even a triathlon, you need plenty of energy to get going again after the winter. For many of us, though, that energy …

For many women, they are the price of pregnancy, but a lucky few can become mothers without suffering stretch marks. Now scientists have solved the mystery about why some people are more predisposed to the scars – and the answer is in our genes. Researchers examined the DNA of more …